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I used to wear clothes that I claimed were out of comfort. Function over fashion. But that couldn’t have been further from the truth. The truth was, it brought me comfort in the mere fact that it hid the discomfort
Continue readingThe Armor of My Oddthenticity: Healing Body Image & Self-Acceptance
Ever notice how we’re taught to “be there” for people, but nobody really explains what that means? For most of my life, I thought supporting someone meant jumping in with solutions, checking in constantly, and basically becoming their emotional first
A Journey of Healing and Rediscovery The Rhythm of Everyday Joy Over the past few months, my kids have become my greatest teachers, reminding me of life’s simple joys. Their most impactful lesson? It’s perfectly acceptable to dance to the
The True Cost of Altruism In the labyrinth of human experience, where the echoes of trauma reverberate through the chambers of our hearts, we often find ourselves navigating the treacherous terrain of altruism. We’re taught to be selfless, to prioritize
A Letter to Hops. Tomorrow marks the 14th anniversary of a profound loss in my life – the loss of our first child, whom we named Hops. (Hops is the nickname we chose to give the fetus when we discovered we
The Mirror of Our Own Resistance Change is the ever-present dance of existence, swirling around us like a mischievous imp. While we accept subtle shifts in ourselves and others—often unnoticed until we look back—what happens when change becomes undeniable? Why
This is for those of us who’ve stumbled, fallen, and gotten back up, stronger and more determined than ever. This is for the ones who dare to be different, who embrace their quirks and imperfections, and who shine their “oddthentic”
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Parenting is often described as the most rewarding yet challenging job in the world. But what happens when you add in the complexities of ADHD, autism, and mental illness for both the parent and the child? The mental load becomes
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Miscarriage. It’s a word that carries immense weight, often associated with the profound grief and loss experienced by mothers. But what about the fathers? Where do we fit in this equation of sorrow? Sadly, as most men will already know,
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Remember that old saying, “Don’t sweat the small stuff”? Well, in parenting, sometimes the “small stuff” is a full-blown meltdown over a misplaced Lego or a tearful tantrum because the toast isn’t cut into the exact right shape. And
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